Word
exclusively
Phoneticsex·clu·sive·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈskɫusɪvɫi/
UK/ɛksklˈuːsɪvli/
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Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. only and for no other person, place, or reason. You use this to show that something is limited to one specific group or purpose.
adv. to the exclusion of all others; solely or entirely. Often used to indicate restricted access or a singular focus on one subject.
Examples
“This club is exclusively for members.”
“The designer works exclusively with organic cotton to ensure her clothing line remains environmentally friendly.”
“While the software was originally developed for government agencies, it is now used almost exclusively by private security firms to monitor digital infrastructure.”
Examples
simple
“This club is exclusively for members.”
contextual
“The designer works exclusively with organic cotton to ensure her clothing line remains environmentally friendly.”
complex
“While the software was originally developed for government agencies, it is now used almost exclusively by private security firms to monitor digital infrastructure.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “exclusively” in context.
Verb
01. exclusively base
“The researchers decided to exclusively base their findings on the latest clinical trials.”
adv + verb
02. exclusively focus
“The boutique hotel aims to exclusively focus on providing luxury experiences for solo travelers.”
adv + verb
03. exclusively rely
“Many remote communities exclusively rely on solar power for their daily energy needs.”
adv + verb
04. exclusively use
“The artist chose to exclusively use recycled materials for her new exhibition.”
adv + verb
Usage
Typically placed before the adjective or prepositional phrase it modifies, or at the end of a clause.
Pitfall
He exclusively works here
He works here exclusively
When modifying the entire action of a clause, this adverb usually follows the verb or the direct object rather than sitting in the mid-position.
Real-World Examples
“At the same time, metabolites made exclusively by microbes, including indole-3-propionate and p-cresol sulfate, declined after antibiotic treatment.” “After a nine-year absence, the same is true of Highlander 70, a one-man comic play built exclusively around an American high-school yearbook salvaged from half a century ago.” Etymology
From Middle English exclusyvely; equivalent to exclusive + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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